Doxycycline hyclate vs Trimethoprim
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 2.7× as often as Trimethoprim in March 2026 — 360,207 items versus 131,731 in England.
360,207items
Doxycycline hyclate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
131,731items
Trimethoprim · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Doxycycline hyclate versus Trimethoprim: national items dispensed by month
▬ Doxycycline hyclate · ╌ Trimethoprim
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Doxycycline hyclate | Trimethoprim |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 360,207 | 131,731 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,966,758 | 1,570,294 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £400,436 | £660,376 |
See the full profile for Doxycycline hyclate or Trimethoprim.